Life

As advances in science, technology and medicine enable us to continue to push the limits of human longevity; we are constantly trying to understand how we can better maintain our bodies and minds to improve the quality of life we experience in our later years. Humans are adaptation machines. Our bodies and minds are built to react, change and grow to meet the demands that we place on them. If we can continue to chall…

About a year and a half ago I went through a pretty big transformation. In the process I learned so much about food, exercise, and general health. Many people I know, including clients have asked me “What did you do to get into shape and lose so much weight?” So, I thought I would share a few things I have learned, some of the things I did, and some of the tools I used along the way. It was the middle of summe…

August 25th 2016 marked the 100th year of the National Park Service, whose mission throughout its history has been to preserve, highlight and protect our nation’s most spectacular locations. There are a total of 58 such locations, and here in Washington State we are lucky to be within just a few hours of three of the most spectacular of these national treasures. Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Par…

During account reviews, I have shared with many of you that I am a fairly risk averse person when it comes to investing my own money, and many of you may also know that I am a frugal. I get a huge kick out of saving a dollar or two on items I purchase, or services that I pay for. I want to share with you five things I have personally done to save money. Some of them are simple and might be obvious, but there may be o…

A summertime favorite of mine is grilling and dining al fresco. All it takes are the words al fresco and I’m on a little mini vacation. Add to that a South American meal prepared almost entirely outside and I’ve completely tricked myself into believing I’m on a relaxing vacation. Below you’ll find one of my favorite summer meals with a South American feel, grilled chicken with chimichurri, grilled romaine with cilant…

Have you noticed the air lately? Even with a full day of sun, it feels a little crisp and a bit cooler. The season has changed and here in the Pacific Northwest, we can be thankful for our gorgeous fall transition. The sky is blue, the trees are orange and there’s a gentle refreshing breeze swirling through the falling leaves. Fall can be a great time of year to get out and explore the Northwest. With cooler weather …

In recent months I have been hiking and exploring places in our area that I have never been. We are fortunate to live in an area that provides such a variety of terrain. One moment you can be walking on the rocky beaches of the Puget Sound and later that same day you can find yourself hiking in a rain forest or on a mountain top. I use these outdoor excursions as a way to break up my everyday routine, and remind myse…

Occasionally we are all asked to take a different route than we are accustomed to. Some adventurous people jump at the opportunity, while others can’t understand why they’d change something that’s working so well already. I probably fall in the second category, that’s just a guess, I didn’t ask for anyone’s input. I’d say I find what works and stick to it, every day, every week, every year… Ok, maybe I should reevalu…

It is estimated by the Consumer Electronics Association that on average there are 24 electronic devices per US household. These electronics have material in them that can be hazardous to the environment. Some items on that list include lead, nickel, mercury, and cadmium. They may also contain many materials that are valuable, like gold and silver. When these electronics reach their “end-of-life” it’s important to dis…

We’ve had an incredible summer, but even though Blackberries came out early and the trees are already contemplating their transformation, we still have plenty of time left to get outside and experience some of the great events and amazing destinations that the Puget Sound has to offer. This is certainly not a comprehensive list, but I thought these were a few nice ideas to get us outside before the weather changes. …

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